Gaywood Valley

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Gaywood Valley, on the edge of King’s Lynn in Norfolk, is a 4,000-hectare landscape of heathland and mire of international conservation importance.

Much of the chalk stream and the wetlands in the valley bottom have been drained or canalised and there is much sand extraction from the valley sides. These offer great scope for extensive landscape restoration. This project aims to re-create and enhance a diverse range of habitats along the river, floodplain and valley margins.

Virtual tour by Mike McFarlane

What's happening?

This scheme will:

Restore natural functioning and enhance water quality of the Gaywood River

Restore wetland habitats along length of the floodplain

Enhance and expand heathland on valley margins

Enhance arable farmland for wildlife and environmental protection

Provide new opportunities to enjoy, understand and value the existing and potential wildlife around King’s Lynn

Engage with local communities to take action to improve the natural environment